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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 505.53 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 505.53 and 304.81 is: 420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 505.53 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/505.53 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 505.53 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 154,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,090.60/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.14

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